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An often forgotten about hike is the Lionshead Rock hike out of Minturn Colorado. It is a short 15 minute drive from the Antlers at Vail condominiums. Drive west on Interstate 70 to Exit 171 at Dowd Junction and then head south on Highway 24 for a few miles until you arrive in the town of Minturn. Take a left right away upon arriving into town and go across the bridge by the Saloon. As you pass the Saloon, hang a right swinging around the building and go across the railraod tracks to Taylor Street. Head north on Taylor street passing a number of homes (and junky cars, fridges, old snowmobiles, sinks, dishwashers, chairs, dogs, etc) until you arrive at the far end (dead end). Find a parking spot and head to the Game Creek trail (to the East) and start going up the trail. As you go up and past the river for about a 1/2 mile you’ll hang a RIGHT onto the trail which will take you to the Lionshead Rock. It is about a 2 mile climb one way from the trail head.

David & Jan Lee first visited the Antlers 22 years ago. The following Christmas they decided that the perfect gift would be to share that experience with their family and every year since have given each member of their family a week-long vacation and family reunion in Vail. We are very excited to have the David Lee Family back for their 21st Vail reunion at the Antlers. Photo from a couple of years ago and one from this week. They look like they are having a little more fun this year, don't they? ... See MoreSee Less